The evening before the Council meeting, fishing industry and other involved groups hosted a seafood buffet and reception at the Renaissance Marriott Hotel in downtown Seattle. Many people had attended the Ecosystem Research Workshop held at the same location earlier in the day and were able to continue their conversations in a relaxed setting. Thank you to the industry groups for sponsoring the event and for providing a chance for Council members, stakeholders, staff, and public to engage outside the scheduled meeting days. A good time was had by all.